Portrait of a young boy with face and body painting after a "moko moko" dance performance, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

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"Moko" is apparently a language spoken by the spirits. They danced this when warriors returned from battles, so that the spirits of the dead will not enter the villages.

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Size: 4016px × 6016px
Location: Geremiaka village, Goroka area, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
Photo credit: © Roberto Cornacchia / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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